How to Choose the Perfect Blinds

When we talk about the style of the window treatments, we're also talking about the choice of fabrics, colors that add to the beauty and enjoyment of your room.

We know that because there are so many different styles and colors to choose from, shopping for new blinds may be slightly overwhelming. Therefore, to help you, we've listed several tips to help you shop for your new blinds.

Determining the Proper Size:

You have to make sure that you purchase the correct size and proper mounts for your windows. If you have older window frames, they probably are deeper and will be more suited for inside mounts. New windows that are more modern are usually shallower frames, and will be more suited for outside mounts.

For two-inch blinds to hang flush inside your window frame, then your window frames have to be at least two inches deep. For outside mount blinds, you want to ensure that your blind is wide enough to cover your entire window opening.

How to properly measure your windows:

When measuring your windows, use a hard-edge ruler or steel measuring tape. NEVER use a cloth tape for you will not get an accurate measurement. You want to measure every window thoroughly. This means, horizontally at the top, center, and bottom and vertically along both sides as well as in the center. Next, you want to measure diagonally, too. These measurements will tell you if your windows are square. Remember it is important to measure every window.

If a window isn't square, you may want to consider an "outside mount.? This is installing the blind above the opening and can be done in such a way that the headrail covers very little of the trim. However, to minimize light leakage, and maximize privacy, it is recommend that the shade overlap the window opening by at least 2" on both sides and at the bottom of the window.

Once the blind is installed, if it telescopes to one side when it is raised, the window may not be level. Several shades have an adjustable bottom rail weight, which can be moved to compensate for the window frame and prevent telescoping.

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